East China Smelter Cuts Lead Output by 100 mt Amid Tight Raw Material Supply and Weak Prices

Published: May 14, 2026 16:53

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[Secondary lead production dynamics] A small-to-medium-sized secondary lead smelter in east China cut production due to tight raw material inventory and weak lead price trends, with daily refined lead production declining by approximately 100 mt.

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